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ITS Project Manager

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Overview

Technology is just the start. At SAIT, our IT Services team collaborates across the institution to shape smarter, more connected ways of teaching, learning and working. We’re strategic thinkers,

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OperationsProject Manager

Technology is just the start. At SAIT, our IT Services team collaborates across the institution to shape smarter, more connected ways of teaching, learning and working. We’re strategic thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators who turn big ideas into digital solutions that move SAIT forward. Join us and help build what’s next.

The Opportunity

Job classification: P2043 - Project Coordinator

Salary range: $100,000 - $115,000

Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.

Hours per week: 37.5

Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year

Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, October 19, 2026

The ITS Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of technology infrastructure and technology-enabled facility projects across the institution. The role manages multiple concurrent projects associated with new building construction, major renovations, campus expansions, and enterprise technology deployments.

Working closely with Facilities Management, consultants, contractors, academic and administrative stakeholders, and Information Technology Services teams, the position ensures the successful delivery of network infrastructure, telecommunications systems, audio/visual technologies, digital signage, classroom technologies, and endpoint computing solutions.

The role is accountable for achieving project objectives related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, stakeholder satisfaction, and operational readiness while ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and industry best practices.

Please note: Candidates are required to submit a cover letter outlining their experience delivering technology infrastructure projects for building construction and major capital initiatives.

Project Planning and Delivery

Leads the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of technology projects.

Develops project charters, schedules, resource plans, risk registers, communication plans, and implementation strategies.

Supports ITS project governance by maintaining visibility of project schedules, dependencies, resource requirements, risks and priorities across assigned initiatives, and escalates conflicts or constraints requiring leadership decisions

Construction and Capital Project Coordination

Represents ITS on new construction and renovation initiatives.

Coordinates technology requirements with architects, consultants, contractors, Facilities Management, and project teams to ensure technology infrastructure is incorporated into project designs and delivered on schedule.

Technology Infrastructure Implementation

Coordinates deployment of wired and wireless networking, telecommunications, audio/visual systems, digital signage, classroom technology, and staff/student computing solutions.

Ensures technology solutions meet operational, security, and institutional standards.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

Builds relationships with academic departments, administrative business units, project sponsors, ITS teams, and external partners.

Provides project reporting, status updates, issue management, and executive briefings.

Vendor, Consultant, and Contract Management

Coordinates procurement activities, evaluates vendor deliverables, monitors contract performance, manages project dependencies, and ensures vendors and consultants meet project obligations.

Budget, Risk, and Change Management

Monitors project budgets, forecasts expenditures, manages risks and issues, coordinates formal change requests, and ensures effective governance and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Documentation, Transition, and Operational Readiness

Ensures project documentation, project reporting, as-built records, support documentation, training materials, and operational handoff requirements are completed to support long-term sustainability of technology services.

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).

7+ years of experience in project management.

Experience delivering enterprise technology infrastructure projects.

Experience supporting new construction, capital projects, renovations, or facility-related technology deployments.

Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with significant budgets and complex stakeholder groups.

Experience working with consultants, contractors, and technology vendors.

Experience preparing business cases, project reporting, governance materials, and executive communications.

Experience managing project risks, budgets, schedules, and procurement activities.

Experience in vendor and contract management, budget management, financial analysis, and negotiation.

One or more of the following designations would be an asset:

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

ITIL Foundation or higher

Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)

Prosci Change Management Certification

Relevant network, telecommunications, cloud, or infrastructure certifications

Skills:

Strong project planning and execution, and construction project coordination skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence, and stakeholder engagement, relationship building, collaboration, and change management skills.
Strong risk management capabilities, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to navigate complex challenges.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven organizational and time-management capabilities.
Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.

Together, we build bold futures

At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including:

- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing

- SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported

- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate

- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account

- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses

- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence

- Excellent dining options on campus

- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes

And the perks keep on coming!

About SAIT

At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.

We’re committed to community and belonging 

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.  